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Table of Contents Rev. 5/4/2020 SPS-HD MANUAL
Table of Contents Copyright 2017 Vestil Manufacturing Co. Page 2 of 6
SIGNAL WORDS
This manual uses SIGNAL WORDS to draw attention to uses of the product that could result in
personal injuries, as well as the probable seriousness of those injuries. Other signal words call attention
to uses likely to cause property damage. Signal words used in this manual appear below along with the
definition of each word.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme
situations.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH
or SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR
or MODERATE injury.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation
that might damage the product.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products. However, no
manual can address every conceivable risk. The most effective way to avoid injury is to exercise sound
judgment when assembling, using, inspecting, and maintaining this cart. Anyone who uses this cart
must be made aware that a copy of the manual is available and where to find it.
Improper or careless use might result in serious personal injuries or death.
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Read and understand the entire manual before assembling, installing, using or servicing the
product.
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Read the manual to refresh your understanding of proper use and maintenance procedures.
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DO NOT exceed the capacity. Capacity figures are provided on label 446, which is shown in
LABELING
DIAGRAM on p. 4.
o Overall capacity of the cart is 1000 pounds (454.5kg).
o Each shelf has a capacity of 500 pounds (227kg).
o The capacity of the step assembly is 350 pounds (159kg).
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All items loaded on the cart must fit within the shelves. Loads must not hang over the shelves. Only use
the cart to transport stable, evenly distributed, non-hazardous loads.
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Use this cart ONLY on even, level surfaces.
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BEFORE climbing the steps, lock the swivel casters (item 3 in EXPLODED VIEW on p. 3).
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DO NOT modify the product in any way UNLESS you first obtain written approval from Vestil.
Unauthorized modifications automatically void the Limited Warranty and might make the product unsafe to
use.
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DO NOT use this device UNLESS all product labels identified in the LABELING DIAGRAM are readable
and undamaged.
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Inspect the product before each use. Do not use it unless it is in SATISFACTORY CONDITION . See
RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION and INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE on p. 3 and 4.
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Always properly load the cart:
o If the load might roll or slide off of the deck, strap it to the deck before moving the cart.
o Evenly distribute weight on the shelves. DO NOT concentrate loads along the sides of the shelves.
o Load the bottom shelf first; then load the top shelf. Label 446 in the LABELING DIAGRAM indicates
the capacity per shelf as well as the total capacity of the cart.
Proper maintenance and storage are essential for this product to function properly.
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Apply the INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE instructions on p. 4 of this manual.
o Keep the product clean & dry. Always store it inside.